The Best Texas Big Colleges

The Best Large Colleges in Texas for 2023

These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Texas as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have undergraduate enrollment over 15,000. Leading the list for 2023 is The University of Texas at Austin. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


14 results

The University of Texas at Austin
T
Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,991enrollment
  • $16,892net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1500SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

Texas A & M University College Station
T
College Station, TX

Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 72,530enrollment
  • $19,906net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

Baylor University
B
Waco, TX

Baylor University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 20,626enrollment
  • $40,133net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1350SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

The University of Texas at Dallas
T
Richardson, TX

The University of Texas at Dallas

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in Texas

  • 29,696enrollment
  • $11,185net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1450SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.78Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Texas Tech University
T
Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 40,542enrollment
  • $15,452net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1280SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

University of Houston
H
Houston, TX

University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 47,031enrollment
  • $14,480net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,864enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

University of North Texas
N
Denton, TX

University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 42,441enrollment
  • $13,781net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

The University of Texas at Arlington
T
Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 45,949enrollment
  • $15,220net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.43Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Texas Woman's University
T
Denton, TX

Texas Woman's University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 16,338enrollment
  • $10,087net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Sam Houston State University
S
Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,612enrollment
  • $13,904net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

The University of Texas at San Antonio
T
San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#22 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 34,734enrollment
  • $10,934net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

The University of Texas Pan American
T
Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Pan American

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 31,940enrollment
  • $4,419net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 900-1075SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Lamar University
L
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 16,320enrollment
  • $11,116net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA